'It is the most important tournament for me every year. The wins feel all the better because of the tough losses. I'm proud to have my hands on the trophy again.

'I played really good stuff today, but Milos has had a really good few weeks on the grass. His semi with Roger was a great, great match. He is one of the harder workers out there, he is always trying to improve and get better. He also has an extremely nice team.

'[On Ivan Lendl] He is just lucky! A big thank you to all of my team for the hard work they've put in. Also my family, I love all of you.

'[Can you enjoy this one?] I will make sure I do. Last time I was just relieved, there was just so much stress. I'll make sure I enjoy this one.'

17:07

Raonic speaks

Raonic speaking to Sue Barker on court: 'This one is going to sting. The grass is green here and I'll be back.

'There's nothing I want more to be back here. We'll try to keep improving.'

17:06

Presentation ceremony

Andy Murray receives the trophy once again, he takes an adoring glance at it and hoists it in the air. The nation lets out a collective cheer. He is hugging it and won't be letting that go for a while!

17:05

PICTURE: The moment Andy Murray won the Wimbledon title

17:00

MURRAY WINS THE WIMBLEDON TITLE!

He's done it, he has done it! Andy Murray is the champion at Wimbledon once again!

Murray leaps into the air, then slumps to his knees. The crowd leap to their feet cheering and the tears start to flow. What a moment - Murray makes history once again.

Oliver Holt:There’s a reason why Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray are known as the Big Four: it is because they exist on a different level to every other player in men’s tennis.

That Murray emphatically belongs in the company of the other three was underlined again by what happened here this afternoon.

Milos Raonic is supposed to be the best of the rest, the up-and-coming player ready to challenge the established elite, and Murray utterly outclassed him. Let’s be honest, Raonic could not get anywhere near Murray on Centre Court.

The power of the Canadian’s serve kept things respectable outwardly but the gulf between them was vast. Murray played with power and precision and control. He was never threatened by his opponent and manoeuvred him all around the court, picking him off almost every time he rushed the net.

It has long been acknowledged that Murray’s return is one of the best shots tennis has ever seen and so it proved again here. Murray’s third Grand Slam victory underlines his own greatness in the most spectacular era of men’s tennis there has ever been.

He is not yet 30 and as Federer and Nadal begin to show signs of age and the next generation struggle to bridge the gap, Murray’s career may be about to enter an Indian summer.

Great returns by Murray and Raonic blasts way too long. Two mini-breaks for Murray.

16:53

TIE-BREAK: Murray 2-0 *Raonic

Superb backhand return and Murray again has a mini-break.

16:53

TIE-BREAK: Murray 1-0 *Raonic

Murray reads stretched Raonic return to take early lead.

16:52

Murray 6-4 7-6 6-6 Raonic - TIE-BREAK

Can Raonic hold onto his serve here and take us into another tie-break? Or can Murray complete the job?

It's not a problem as he belatedly gets those aces going with an 124mph rocket for 30-0.

Murray throwing everything into this game though as well he might but he can't throw the Canadian off balance. It may well be decided on this tie-break...

16:47

Murray 6-4 7-6 6-5 *Raonic

You can hear a pin drop inside Centre Court as Murray steps forward to serve again in the 11th game of the third set.

A superb couple of points to get Murray started and then Raonic ends a mini-rally by dispatching his shot wide. Murray sees it out easily.

16:45

Murray* 6-4 7-6 5-5 Raonic (*serving next)

Milos Raonic, serving here to remain in the Championship. The British crowd applaud Murray back into the fray. Can he do it here?

The first point ends with Murray hitting the top of the net - it bounces back onto his own side. So very close!

Raonic conjures 130mph on his next serve and Murray can only scoop it back into the net.

An ace follows and Raonic is at 40-0. Murray is then long and Raonic has held to love.

On we go...

16:41

Murray 6-4 7-6 5-4 *Raonic (*serving next)

Murray wipes his brow and adjusts the peak of his baseball cap. He then blasts down ace No 6 of the encounter at 126mph.

No 7 quickly follows to close out a pretty comfortable service hold for Murray.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in the royal box

16:38

Murray* 6-4 7-6 4-4 Raonic

The third set zipping by - can Murray get that match-winning break on this game?

Once again, Raonic errs by coming to the net too hastily and then planting his volley into it. The smash, on the other hand, is less of a problem and Raonic advances to 30-15 with one while on the retreat.

He then lets himself down by locating the net once more before coming out on top in a point for 40-30 that Murray kept alive superbly with his stamina and reactions.

Raonic gets through it. Just.

Mike Dickson:Murray’s unforced error count astounding again – nine altogether and not a single one on the forehand side. But it is his backhand return of serve that has been incredible so far.

16:33

Murray 6-4 7-6 4-3 Raonic (*serving next)

Someone in the audience yells out 'I love you Andy!' I don't think Andy quite appreciates it as he loses that particular point on a double fault.

But he soon shakes off these amorous approaches to fire down an ace and then win the game with a shot that clipped, very fortuitously, off the net cord.

Oliver Holt:Raonic not quite good enough to take the break points when they came his way in the fifth game of the third set.

Murray is playing quite beautifully and utterly outclassing his opponent and Raonic seems bewildered by the gulf between them.

Some of his approach shots have simply not been good enough and have allowed Murray to pass him almost at will.

Watching Raonic rush the net with Murray on the other side has been like watching a bowler lob slow full tosses at Joe Root. Don't be surprised if you get hit for six.

16:30

Murray* 6-4 7-6 3-3 Raonic

Now how has Raonic taken the disappointment of not taking those two break points?

Not too badly, it would seem, as he powers down three unstoppable aces. Crash. Bang. Wallop.

Murray scoops a shot wide and it's an easy hold for the Canadian, who has found a second wind.

16:27

Murray 6-4 7-6 3-2 *Raonic (*serving next)

Now then... Raonic has won the first two points of a Murray service game. This is such a rarity. There are shouts of encouragement for Murray echoing from right around the court.

He powers down an ace, his fourth of the contest. But Raonic just bludgeons a winner off a weak second serve and all of a sudden he has a two break points.

Murray survives them both and celebrates as if he's won the game.

And very soon he has won the game. Murray turns to his box and celebrates. They're on their feet, the whole crowd are on their feet. Incredible hold. The tension lifts.

Cliff Richard reacts during the final

16:21

Murray* 6-4 7-6 2-2 Raonic

Another lovely backhand winner from Murray to immediately put Raonic under pressure in his service game.

Raonic responds admirably, however, finding an angle from which to strike a winner at 30-30 and then smashing home for 40-30 in his favour.

The flicker of a Raonic revival as he sends Murray scampering around the back of the court in vain?

Nope... Indeed, Raonic shows a rare slip of emotion as he emits a loud roar after losing the point at 15-30. It was so startling that Murray, walking back to the baseline, turned around in astonishment.

Murray holds with considerable comfort as we pass the two hour mark in this final.

16:13

Murray* 6-4 7-6 1-1 Raonic

What about Raonic's mental toughness? It's a hell of a long way back from this position.

And he really shouldn't have lost the first point of this game, but Murray's sheer single-mindedness to reach the ball wins it.

Raonic utilises his power well on the serve to fight back and wins the game.

Oliver Holt:Raonic may have taken that second set to a tie-break but, at the moment, he cannot live with Murray. He is having to fight to hold his own serve and is not getting anywhere near breaking Murray’s serve.

At the net and from the baseline, Murray is making Raonic look ordinary. There is still some way to go, of course, but at the moment Murray is teaching the young Canadian a harsh, harsh lesson.

16:09

THIRD SET: Murray 6-4 7-6 1-0 *Raonic (*serving next)

Murray making his feelings known about how long Raonic's comfort break between sets lasted there...

And it may have affected him as Raonic produces an excellent cross-court that is called out by the line judge but over-ruled by the chair umpire. They replay the point, which is lucky for Murray as it was a fine winner.

Murray is made of stern mental fortitude, however, and he roars back to win the game.

He gets over the line. A textbook tie-break by Andy Murray and he now leads the match 2-0. The Briton is closing in!

Mike Dickson:Very impressive tie-break from Murray considering he will have been spewing at missing those break points at 4-4 in the second set.

Raonic and Lendl take a toilet break. All those thousands of hours of Murray practising his backhand have stood him in good stead here. A far superior shot to that of Raonic.

Kieran Gill: Murray walks to his seat but, as he reaches it, he turns to the cheering crowd and pumps his fist their way. They're screaming, and so is he.

They know and he knows - the Brit is two sets to the good and well on his way to another Wimbledon triumph.

Raonic looks crestfallen, as you can imagine. He slumps back towards his seat, head down. It's not over by a long shot yet, though. Not with that arm of his.

15:59

TIE-BREAK: Murray* 6-3 Raonic

Too strong on the serve and Murray returns into the net.

15:58

TIE-BREAK: Murray 6-2 *Raonic

Murray too long after Raonic second serve. Canadian stays in contention.

15:57

TIE-BREAK: Murray 6-1 *Raonic

Great serve and Raonic into the net. Applause from Lendl.

15:57

TIE-BREAK: Murray* 5-1 Raonic

Nicely-weighted winner by Murray after strong second serve.

15:56

TIE-BREAK: Murray* 4-1 Raonic

Brilliant winner from Murray after it seemed for all the world Raonic would win the point.

15:55

TIE-BREAK: Murray 3-1 *Raonic

Smash at the net and Raonic is on the board in the tie-break.

15:54

TIE-BREAK: Murray 3-0 *Raonic

Powerful serve and Raonic finds the net. Murray in command.

15:54

TIE-BREAK: Murray* 2-0 Raonic

Well-played from deep on the court by Murray, forcing his opponent to skew wide.

15:53

TIE-BREAK: Murray* 1-0 Raonic

Poor from Raonic, into the net as Murray takes an early mini-break.

15:52

Murray 6-4 6-6 Raonic - TIE BREAK

The pressure shifts onto Murray at the business end of the second set. Raonic has a fine record in tie-breaks.

Murray is sent scrambling back towards the baseline and, without looking, plays the ball but just gets it wide.

No worries apart from that as Murray holds serve and we'll go into a tie-break to determine this second set.

15:48

Murray* 6-4 5-6 Raonic

Pressure on this Raonic service game here...

Reaching down, he gets his racket underneath a Murray return, using the topspin to re-direct it over the net. A serve is then too hot to handle, Murray sending his shot spiralling towards the ball boy.

Raonic sees out the game with ease.

Blues skies above Wimbledon as fans on Murray Mound are glued to the action

15:46

Murray 6-4 5-5 *Raonic (*serving next)

A challenge right away but it doesn't go in Murray's favour - it was just too long at the baseline.

He battles from behind, producing a beautiful passing shot on the backhand for 30-15. A smash to round off the game and Murray has put the disappointing of those two missed break points behind him.

15:41

Murray* 6-4 4-5 Raonic (*serving next)

'You idiot!' Murray scolds himself as he sees a return plonk into the net. The start of the monologue that was so prevalent during his match with Tsonga the other night.

He channels that frustration into a superb return from the very back of the court, followed by a winner. The next one is even better - Raonic fails to convert an overhead and Murray scores a winner off the net. Luck on his side...

Pivotal moment at 30-30 and Raonic just catches the line on a challenge. A matter of millimetres in it. They have to replay the point.

Raonic survives. Goodness me this is tense. It's fine for Murray, he gets another break point with a flick that Raonic decided to leave and it skims the line.

Again, he wastes the opening and Raonic takes advantage. Murray will be kicking himself.

15:34

Murray 6-4 4-4 *Raonic

It's all about trying to build a little bit of pressure for Raonic in this game, but he doesn't help himself with a seventh unforced error of the final.

Let off the hook, Murray simply does the rest and holds.

Oliver Holt:Raonic clinging on at the moment. Murray asking all the questions and his opponent is struggling for the answers.

When he comes in to the net, which he is trying to do as often as possible, Murray picks him off. When he stays back, Murray is always going to be the favourite to out-rally him and elicit some sort of mistake.

It isn't that Raonic is playing badly, just that Murray is underlining what a hell of a player he is.

15:29

Murray* 6-4 3-4 Raonic (*serving next)

New balls in circulation. It was now in the first set that Murray broke but Raonic keen to ensure history is not repeated, taking the first couple of points.

But then he is a tad too long and Murray is back into it. A clenched fist celebration follows as Murray produces a sizzling passing shot for 30-30.

Raonic is unfazed. 137mph serve into Murray's body and there's no answer to that. But he lets himself down next point with a tame volley into the net. That's not his strength.

Brilliant backhand roll, then perfectly placed follow-up and Murray has a break point again. It isn't taken. Lendl mutters something in the box. Tense game this one.

Raonic aces, his fourth of the contest, and somehow gets himself out of the corner. Big hold for the Canadian.

Kieran Gill:That felt like a big hold of serve for Raonic. He made hard work of it, but saved a break point and refused to be beaten.

That arm of his is a weapon. One serve was clocked at 142mph. Luckily for Murray, it found the net and not his side of the court.

15:21

Murray 6-4 3-3 *Raonic (*serving next)

Murray back down at the end of the court where he has been experiencing some difficulty with his ball toss in the breeze and sun. 'Sorry' he says as it goes awry again.

Raonic with the cleanest returns off a second serve, but the one off the next point can't be returned. There's laughter as someone in the Royal Box fails to take a catch cleanly as the ball bounces up.

Murray powers down an ace and thunders through a winner and we remain on serve in the second set.

15:16

Murray* 6-4 2-3 Raonic (*serving next)

Raonic will be feeling under the cosh at the moment and it says everything when Murray is attempting to lob him. It clears the Canadian's 6ft 5in frame but bounces long.

He then manages to execute a 135mph ace and keeps his nose in front in this second set.

15:14

Murray 6-4 2-2 *Raonic

Ivan Lendl, Murray's coach, continues to watch down poker-faced from the corner of the court. Murray swots up on his notes between the points, looking for a weakness.

Murray eases to 30-0 and then uses the first challenge of the match but Hawkeye shows his first serve was just a fraction out of bounds.

Misjudges an awkward bounce off the baseline but Raonic doesn't get another look-in as Murray holds comfortably again.

Mike Dickson:Interesting that Leon Smith is in Murray's box - the Davis Cup team were meant to leave today for Belgrade. Some last minute persuasion perhaps?

15:09

Murray* 6-4 1-2 Raonic (*serving next)

That extendible reach from Raonic coming in handy as he plucks a winner out of the sky. Indeed, he sees out that service game without much fuss at all and will be feeling a whole lot better about the situation.

Oliver Holt:Hard not to think Raonic is playing into Murray’s hands with his aggressive serve-volleying.

The Canadian said he wished he had been more positive in his semi-final against Roger Federer and a previous meeting with Murray at Queen’s but Murray loves a target at the net and Raonic is providing one.

Raonic is a good volleyer but he is not a natural volleyer and time and again, Murray’s returns are catching him out.

Ironically, there is a comparison here between Raonic and Murray’s coach, Ivan Lendl, who, in his desperation to win Wimbledon, tried to turn himself into a serve-volleyer but never quite managed it.

Stuart Fraser: Andy Murray has made a terrific start out here on Centre Court. Historically he is a very good frontrunner at Grand Slams.

His win-loss record is 136-3 after winning the first set against players other than the "Big Four" AKA Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

15:06

Murray 6-4 1-1 *Raonic

Murray hoping to stamp home his ascendancy. There's a lone bellow of 'Come on Andy!' from the audience.

It seems to have served as encouragement as Murray romps to 40-0. But he loses the momentum, pitching consecutive back court returns long to allow Raonic a glimmer.

But the British No 1 finishes the job.

Mike Dickson:So far of you are Raonic you would be worried how many serves Murray is getting back because the Scot definitely edges it in the rallies. But Murray will have seen that first game of second set as a big opportunity gone missing because the non Royal Box end is harder to serve from due to the sun and wind.

15:02

SECOND SET: Murray* 6-4 0-1 Raonic (*serving next)

Into the second set then and Raonic knows this is a crucial 10-15 minutes if he is to win this Wimbledon final.

And he's immediately in a spot of bother at 15-30 down. Naturally, he conjures up a 134mph serve that Murray does brilliantly to return. The Brit misses his winner though having done the hard part.

But what a sensational reply from Murray - returning an 127mph serve with a cross-court backhand winner that drew gasps from the crowd. Deuce.

Then Raonic double faults - what a time to do that! He manages to redeem himself and somehow manages to win the game.

14:53

Murray wins the first set 6-4

So far, so good for Murray and he serves here for the first set. In between points there, he just had a quick study of the notes on Raonic he keeps in the top of his kitbag. A true student of the game.

He moves ever closer to the first set, striding to the net to win a point after Raonic struggled to return from deep, and then forcing his opponent to fire into the net.

A cheer from the crowd as set point comes up and Murray takes it. He's on his way.

14:49

PICTURE: Murray gets the break

14:49

Murray* 5-4 Raonic

Tight game here - a tit-for-tat rally ends with Murray giving Raonic the runaround and winning the point to go 30-15 ahead.

Raonic needs to hang in there and a thundering 132mph serve sees that he does. That is followed up by a blistering 138mph ace - his first of the contest after 36 minutes. Remarkable really.

14:44

Murray 5-3 *Raonic (*serving next)

Murray has the sun square in his eyes once again on the serve. You do wonder what the baseball cap is doing.

Loses the first point but delivers an ace on the second. Applause from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The former wearing shades.

Raonic rallies, forcing Murray right back into the corner to send his return wide at 30-40. Murray then clips the net cord and puts himself under unforeseen pressure at deuce.

The home favourite channels his frustration into a massive 125mph serve that Raonic doesn't look like getting back. And he sees it out to take command of the set.

14:38

Murray* 4-3 Raonic - MURRAY BREAKS

Great stuff from Murray and warm applause from everyone in the crowd as Milos stretches and Murray passes him with an unstoppable backhand. A clenched fist.

Then Raonic fires wide on the next duel and Murray has two break points. The first one is too long and Murray will feel he should have nailed it.

No problems second time round, however, as Murray breaks at a timely moment in this opening set. Great forehand and Raonic mis-hits his volley into the net.

Oliver Holt:This may not be a particularly apt comparison but several months ago, the jump jockey Richard Johnson gave at least a small insight into some of the pressure Andy Murray may be feeling on Centre Court today.

Johnson is one of the most successful jockeys of all time but he had never won the jockeys' championship and had finished runner-up to AP McCoy time after time after time.

When McCoy retired, everyone assumed that Johnson would canter to the title last season. Johnson duly won the title but before he did so, he admitted that his greatest fear had been that even with McCoy out of the way, he would not be able to get the job done.

He was worried that people would say that McCoy was an irrelevance and that he just did not have what it takes. Murray has some of that pressure today.

There is no Djokovic and no Federer and if he does not beat Raonic, he will be damned for failing to seize his opportunity in their absence.

Breaking the Raonic serve in the seventh game of the first set has just pushed that prospect further away.

14:34

Murray 3-3 *Raonic

Murray, baseball cap being worn, launches into another service game after a brief breather. No worries on the first couple of points - plenty of venom in his serves and Raonic can't pitch them back.

A whipped cross-court backhand delivers Murray to 40-0 and he enjoys a comfortable hold himself here. No sweat there at all.

14:30

Murray* 2-3 Raonic (*serving next)

Some of those Raonic rockets being seen on the serve now. 125mph being the peak as he holds the game to love. That is the most comfortable hold in the game so far and you wonder what Andy's view is on that wasted break point two games ago.

Mike Dickson:Murray won't be unhappy with first 4 games although Raonic doesn't look overwhelmed. Seems like he will target the Canadian backhand.

Oliver Holt: Murray looking settled immediately while Raonic, understandably, is a little unsure. The Canadian has already played some fine shots, including a couple of huge forehands, but his nerves have betrayed him, too, and he had to serve his way out of trouble in the third game after some wild ground strokes gave Murray a break point. Very early days but Murray the more impressive so far.

14:28

Murray 2-2 *Raonic

Murray having a little difficulty with the sun in his eyes as it emerges from behind the clouds. Two aborted serves. There is a breeze which may have something to do with it too.

Little trouble in the rallies, however, as Murray races to 40-0. Raonic responds, taking the next two points off Andy's second serve. But Murray sees it out to hold.

14:23

Murray* 1-2 Raonic (*serving next)

Murray didn't have any trouble returning the Raonic serves in that opening game, but the Canadian simply ups the speed a little and it makes the difference.

But Murray battles back into contention and gets it back to 30-30 as Raonic makes the error of playing it straight onto his forehand. He then gets himself a break point and looks well and truly pumped up.

Raonic saves it with a deep serve and powerful forehand over to the other corner, before seeing the game out with a smash. Good response to the first question asked of him.

14:18

Murray 1-1 *Raonic

The click of camera shutters can be heard as Murray measures up his first serves of the contest. The Briton's teeth are bared.

And there's plenty of aggression demonstrated as he takes the first two points to warm applause. Raonic puts on the pressure by taking the third with a towering smash.

But Murray's riposte is a booming forehand winner, followed by a magnificent ace that Raonic gets his racket on but couldn't repel.

14:15

Murray* 0-1 Raonic (*serving next)

Murray makes an early statement by taking the first point off a (slightly) slower Raonic second serve, but the Canadian soon has that telescopic arm into full operation.

There's a 17-shot rally with the 16th - from Murray - striking the net cord and testing the reactions of Raonic. He's equal to it and holds well. That'll help any nerves.

14:12

We are underway on Centre Court

Chair umpire Jake Garner calls 'time' and the players return to their chair for some final preparations. Blue sky overhead and the sun trying to break through.

An enormous roar as they walk onto the court. Milos Raonic is going to serve first, Andy Murray making him wait to get started. Little psychological ploy as he gets a tremendous cheer.

Here we go then. Play!

14:09

PICTURE: Kim Murray ready for the final

14:07

PICTURE: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge takes their seats for the final

14:06

Warm-ups

The two players just going through the customary on-court warm-ups. A real audible buzz of anticipation from the crowd, as you would imagine.

14:04

Murray starts here as heavy favourite

Oliver Holt on Centre Court:A different dynamic for Andy Murray today as he goes into a Grand Slam final and is not faced with either Roger Federer or Novak Djokovic on the other side of the net.

That means Murray, for the first time in a major final, is a heavy favourite to win this afternoon against young Canadian Milos Raonic.

Murray deserves to be favourite but much will depend on how Raonic responds to his first appearance in a major final.

If he rises to the occasion, this will be far from straightforward for Murray who had to come from behind to beat him at Queen’s Club earlier this summer.

I’ll take Murray to win in four sets

Benedict Cumberbatch sits next to his wife Sophie Hunter in the royal box

14:01

The players are on Centre Court...

The noise reaching its crescendo now as Milos Raonic and then Andy Murray make their way onto the hallowed turf of Centre Court. Not a spare seat to be had, everyone excited, everyone nervous. The clock has just ticked past 2pm. It's time to do battle.

It's time for the players to do 'the walk.' From the inner sanctum of the dressing rooms, through the All England Club's corridors and out onto Centre Court. Outside, the sense of anticipation and the noise grows and grows...

En route, they pass the trophy they both hope to be holding aloft in a few hours' time.

13:58

By Royal appointment...

We've just seen the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge walk up to their seats in the Royal Box on Centre Court and they'll be joined by Prime Minister David Cameron, enjoying one of his last perks of office, who is with his mother.

Prime Minister David Cameron and his mum Mary in the Royal Box

13:46

How will Raonic react to the pressure of his first Grand Slam final?

We will be receiving updates from our reporters at Wimbledon throughout the match.

Here's our Tennis Correspondent Mike Dickson: It was a glorious sunny day three years ago when Andy Murray beat Novak Djokovic, today is much more overcast with temperatures expected to rise to 23 degrees at best.

Naturally there is a real buzz around the grounds with the Scot starting as favourite for the first time in a Slam final. The unknown in this is how Raonic will react to his first Slam final at all – it can inspire some, it can induce cloying nerves in others.

Very important for Raonic is that he gets some solid holds early on. Overall I would predict Murray as the winner, although I think it will be tight, and that he may have a wobble somewhere along the line.

Remember that Raonic really should have beaten him at the Australian and in the recent Queen’s final. I will go for Murray in five sets.

13:41

How are your nerves?

Not too much longer to wait now... About 20 minutes before the players walk onto Centre Court, which is filling up slowly with those lucky enough to have tickets for this final.

It was a drizzly start to the day in SW19 and the roof was closed for some time as a precaution. However, with the forecast overcast but dry for the rest of the afternoon, it has been opened once again.

Twice this year, at the Australian Open in January and at the Queen's Club last month, Andy Murray has fought back from losing positions to beat Milos Raonic. It will, of course, be something that Murray can draw on but in a strange way it will also help Raonic.

Raonic led by a set and 3-0 in the final at Queen's and almost had a 4-1 lead in the second set before hawk-eye overruled an incorrect call on game point. The match completely swung from there as Murray took full advantage of Raonic losing his focus.

John McEnroe will have talked about that match with Raonic to ensure the same psychological meltdown will not happen on Sunday. There are going to be dips in a best-of-five-set match but you cannot completely lose your concentration.

Riath Al-Samarrai: Casey Curtis has never forgotten the day little Milos Raonic walked up to him in Ontario and declared he wanted to be coached. He will always remember what happened next.

It is a tale that goes back to Blackmore Tennis Club in 1999. Curtis, by then, was already one of the most respected coaches in Canada and Raonic was an eight-year-old with next to no tennis in his background. But the boy knew what he wanted.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be joined by Prime Minister David Cameron, Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Hollywood stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Bradley Cooper in the Royal Box as Andy Murray aims for a second Wimbledon title.

The Duchess was a guest at the All England Club earlier in the week when she revealed that Prince George already has a tennis racket and has taken a shine to the sport.

It will be William's first visit of this year, and the couple will be hoping Murray can land his third grand slam.

It will be a royal reunion on Centre Court as the Duke of Kent - who presents the men's singles trophy - will be joined by Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, Lord and Lady Frederick Windsor, Princess Alexandra and Lady Annabel Goldsmith, then the Duchess of Gloucester and Lady Mary Keen.

London mayor Sadiq Khan will also be in the Royal Box, as will actor Hugh Grant.

And a host of former tennis stars who graced the court itself will take up seats to watch Murray take on Canadian Milos Raonic, including three-time champion Boris Becker, five-time winner Bjorn Borg and Stefan Edberg, along with Chris Evert and Roy Emerson.

Mike Dickson at Wimbledon: Somewhere in the Atlantic coastal resort of Biarritz, where she is currently on holiday, Amelie Mauresmo may seek out a TV screen to watch Sunday afternoon's Wimbledon men's final.

And if she does, she may think back to the meeting at the start of May that set in train the events which have helped lead Andy Murray to a showdown against Milos Raonic.

It was at the beginning of that month, before the first rounds of the Madrid Open had been played, that she and Murray sat down in the corner of the players' lounge to discuss their future together.